Cook

Job Summary:
Menorah Park is seeking a full-time Cook, variable shift, every other weekend off to provide quality cooking services in our dietary services department. This individual contributor role will be paid an hourly rate of $19.87 to 20.39 and will be located in Syracuse, New York.

Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers an hourly rate of $19.87 to 20.39 in addition to potential overtime pay, paid vacation and sick time, 401K, health insurance, and other benefits.

Responsibilities:
-Assist the Kitchen Manager in the preparation of meals.
-Ensure food preparation practices comply with all applicable safety requirements, protocols, and guidelines.
-Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
-Performs general duties of kitchen organization, sanitation, food safety, and pricing.
-Work closely with other departments to ensure efficient delivery of meals.
-Adheres to established sanitation regulations, food safety procedures and department rules, policies, and guidelines.

Requirements:
-High school education or equivalent.
-2+ years cooking experience in a high volume kitchen preferred but not required.
-Food Handler's Certification/Permit preferred but not required.
-Knowledge of proper safety procedures and temperature control.
-Ability to work flexible schedules.
-Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

EEOC Statement:
Menorah Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.